Day: December 14, 2021
Cop arrested, charged with having unlicensed firearm
A POLICE Snr Contsable and his accomplice were arrested and charged with having an unlicensed firearm in Ramu, Madang, police commander acting Supt Mazuc Rubiang says. “They were detained when […]
MP wants district split in two for better government services
By PETER ESILA TALASEA MP Francis Maneke says his district needs to be split in two so that people can have better access to Government services. He said this during […]
Plans to build seawalls
THE East Sepik health authority plans to build seawalls on the shorelines to protect the property from rising sea levels, according to chief executive officer Matthew Kaluvia. Commenting on the […]
Nakin helps govt with relief supplies
A SHIP loaded with relief supplies for Nuguria, Carteret, Tasman and Mortlock islands left Buka, Bougainville, on Saturday, according to North Bougainville MP William Nakin. Nakin said he stepped in […]
21 failed to follow rules, says chair
TWENTY-one political parties will not be able to contest the national elections next year because they have failed to comply with the Organic Law on Integrity of Political Parties and […]
Political parties urged to do more awareness
THE Registry and Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission (IPPCC) has urged political parties to roll-out awareness programmes to ensure people know their policies and roles that would contribute […]
Cabinet reshuffle talks mere speculation: Marape
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA PRIME Minister James Marape says talks about a Cabinet reshuffle are mere speculation. In an interview with The National on Friday, he said a Cabinet reshuffle was […]
Party looking at strengthening alliance with Australia, NZ
THE People’s Party is looking at strengthening Papua New Guinea’s alliance with Australia and New Zealand to bolster the country’s education and law enforcement systems. Party general secretary William Palme […]
Forced to leave
By STAFF REPORTERS HUNDREDS of families squatting on a piece of land belonging to a church in the middle of Port Moresby were forced to move out yesterday when police […]
Maximum penalty mooted
By SYLVESTER WEMURU A POLICE prosecutor has recommended to the court to impose the maximum sentence on a foreigner facing firearms-related charges, saying it will teach non-citizens to respect PNG’s […]